Abstract
This article presents the main findings of a survey carried out as part of a large national research project focused on active ageing, which surveyed 900 Italian people aged between 65 and 74. Our research examines the socio-demographic characteristics of young-old Italian Internet users and the factors related to their use of ICTs. Results show that there is a strong digital divide among Italian young elders,
which is primarily influenced ‒ in terms of classical divide dynamics ‒ by differences in economic, social and cultural capital. With regard to the theme of active ageing, highly digitalized young elders are generally characterized by good health and low index of perceived ageing, but at the present stage of this research it is not possible to indicate whether the adoption of ICTs is an actual factor of social inclusion and participation.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] ICT in the daily life of young elderly, between opportunities and risks |
|---|---|
| Original language | Italian |
| Title of host publication | L’allungamento della vita. Una risorsa per la famiglia, un’opportunità per la società |
| Editors | Giovanna Rossi, Eugenia Scabini |
| Pages | 209-228 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Active ageing
- Alfabetizzazione digitale
- Anziani e Internet
- Digital divide
- Digital literacy
- Internet and the elders
- Invecchiamento attivo
- Tecnologie dell'informazione e della comunicazione (ICT)
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